Fire Tears Through Middletown Home Saturday Evening

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — There was a house fire in the River Plaza section of Middletown early Saturday evening, according to Middletown's fire department.

Firefighters were called to the burning two-story home on Nedshire Drive at 4:57 p.m.

Upon arrival, the Lincroft Fire Company captain confirmed a working structure fire with heavy fire on the back side of the structure, which had extended fully inside to the first and second floors, and the attic.

Chief John Waltz made sure all fire was found and extinguished. Ventilation fans were employed to remove the smoke from the structure. The building utilities were secured by New Jersey Natural Gas, Jersey Central Power and Light and New Jersey American Water.

The fire was called under control by Chief Waltz at 5:30 p.m.

Approximately 45 members from four companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call from Belford Engine, Middletown Number 1, River Plaza Hose and Lincroft Fire Companies. The MTFD Air Unit and the Safety Unit responded.

Eight Emergency Medical Service members from Fairview, Leonardo and Port Monmouth and Middletown First Aid Squads responded with four ambulances to provide firefighter rehabilitation and medical services to all firefighters. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Marshall’s office.